{"product_id":"emerson-pac8000-8103-ai-tx-04-8-channel-analog-input-module","title":"Emerson PAC8000 8103-AI-TX-04 | 8-Channel Analog Input Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8103-AI-TX-04\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodule is part of Emerson’s PAC8000 remote I\/O platform, engineered for precise acquisition of analog current signals in distributed control architectures. It provides eight independent input channels for 4–20 mA loops and supports integration with HART-enabled field devices for enhanced diagnostics and asset visibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module is typically deployed in hazardous or remote process areas where reliability, measurement stability, and maintainability are critical. Its architecture allows centralized monitoring of multiple transmitters while maintaining consistent performance under varying environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Technical Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8103-AI-TX-04\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: PAC8000 Remote I\/O\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModule Type: Analog Input (AI)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel Count: 8 independent inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal Type: 4–20 mA current loop (2-wire and 4-wire compatible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA\/D Resolution: 16-bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurement Accuracy: ±0.1% of full span across operating range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeatability: ±0.05% of span\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Signal Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversion Time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard analog input: approx. 27 ms per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith HART communication enabled: up to 0.75 seconds scan cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Diagnostics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen loop detection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort circuit detection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlarm Functions: Configurable thresholds including high, high-high, low, and low-low limits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystem Supply Current: approx. 150 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField Supply Current: approx. 300 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField Power Distribution: 24 VDC (bussed across channels)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel-to-backplane (Railbus): 100 VAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo channel-to-channel isolation (common design for multi-channel modules)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental \u0026amp; Installation Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for installation in hazardous locations with non-incendive field wiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for Zone 2 \/ Class I Division 2 environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for long-term operation in industrial conditions including vibration, temperature variation, and electrical noise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-channel acquisition reduces I\/O footprint and wiring complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated HART capability enables device-level diagnostics without additional hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable measurement performance for critical control loops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModular PAC8000 platform supports scalable remote I\/O expansion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Use Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpstream and downstream oil \u0026amp; gas facilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical processing units\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower generation plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulk material handling and heavy industry systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemote instrumentation panels and skid-mounted systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this module communicate fully with HART devices?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It supports HART data access for diagnostics and configuration, though scan times increase when HART polling is active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are channels isolated from each other?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, channels share a common reference. Isolation is provided between the field side and the system backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it suitable for loop-powered transmitters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, the integrated 24 VDC field supply supports standard 2-wire transmitters within current limits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emerson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43064926765146,"sku":"8103-AI-TX-04","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/8103-AI-TX-042.jpg?v=1773803509","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/fa\/products\/emerson-pac8000-8103-ai-tx-04-8-channel-analog-input-module","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}